Congress 1 - Structure Of Congress Flashcards
Congress is bicameral - What does this mean
Made up of two houses
What are the 2 houses called
House of Representatives and the Senate
How are states represented in the lower house
States represented proportionally
How are states represented in the upper house
States represented equally - 2 Senators each
How many members in the House of Representatives
435
How many members in the Senate
100
How often are congressman elected
Every 2 years
How often are Senators elected
Every 6 years
1/3 every 2 years
How often are Presidents elected
Every 4 years
Who is President of the Senate
Mike Pence
Who is Senate majority leader
Mitch McConnell
Who is Senate minority leader
Chuck Schumer
Who is Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan
Who is House majority leader
Kevin McCarthy since 2014
Who is House minority leader
Nancy Pelosi
